Despite 54-Shot Outburst, Gophers Lose in OT to UNO

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ByChris EckesOct 13, 2024

Las Vegas, NV – The Gophers did just about everything right in the final of the Icebreaker tournament. The one thing they didn’t do enough of was score. Nebraska-Omaha goalie Simon Latkoczy was outstanding, stopping 53 of 54 shots to lead the UNO Mavericks (2-0-0 Overall) over the Minnesota Gophers (1-1-0) in the championship game…

Connor Kurth Shooting the puck.

Gophers Open Season with 7-1 Win over Air Force

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ByChris EckesOct 12, 2024

Las Vegas, NV – It was lucky sevens in the desert to kick off the 2024-2025 season for the University of Minnesota. Behind a hat-trick from Connor Kurth and two goals from d-man Ryan Chesley, the Minnesota Gophers (1-0-0 Overall) beat the Air Force Falcons (1-2-0) 7-1 to open the books on another season of…

Mike Koster passes the puck

Gophers Take Down Huskies in 5-1 Exhibition Win

ByByChris EckesOct 5, 2024

St. Cloud, MN – The 2024-2025 Gopher hockey season is underway, and even though it’s only an exhibition game, it always feels good to beat an in-state rival. Behind goals…

Mike Koster speaking to the media.

Media Day 2024-25

ByByCraig CotnerSep 26, 2024

Here is the video recap of media availability from Coach Bob Motzko, Mike Koster, Jimmy Snuggerud and Ryan Chesley as they get us ready for the new season!

Rhett Pitlick looking up at the scoreboard from the Minnesota bench.

Pitlick Transfers from Minnesota to Mankato

ByByEric VegoeSep 21, 2024

Minneapolis, Minn. — It’s a rare opportunity for drafted hockey players to decide where they want to start their professional hockey career, but the chance presented itself to forward Rhett…

Liam Souliere will transfer from Penn State to Minnesota for his final season of eligibility. Photo by Craig Cotner.

Minnesota Adds Experienced Goalie Souliere from Portal

ByByEric VegoeApr 17, 2024

Minneapolis, Minn. — Minnesota head coach Bob Motzko has been cautious with dipping into the transfer portal, but he’s always said that grabbing an experienced goaltender can make a lot…

Matthew Wood transfers to Minnesota. Photos courtesy of the University of Connecticut and the NHL.

Matthew Wood Picks Minnesota Out of Transfer Portal Over Michigan and North Dakota

ByByEric VegoeApr 7, 2024

Minneapolis, Minn. — Gophers coach Bob Motzko hinted throughout the season that just because Minnesota had not been very aggressive in the transfer portal the past couple years didn’t mean…

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